Rapper turned country star takes over T-Mobile Center. What to know about KC show
A 90s rapper-turned-country singer makes his way back to downtown Kansas City this weekend.
The T-Mobile Center welcomes Kid Rock back into the arena Saturday, April 19, where he’ll perform the biggest hits of his 35-year career. He was last in Kansas City performing on New Year’s Eve in 2017.
A pioneer in the blending of country and hip-hop, Kid Rock is expected to perform chart-toppers from the late ‘90s like “Bawitdaba,” “Devil Without a Cause” and “Cowboy,” along with later hits in the 2000s like “Cocky,” “All Summer Long” and “Picture.”
The Michigan-born performer has been more outspoken about his political beliefs and support for President Donald Trump in recent years. He incorporates these elements into his live shows, according to two March 2025 reviews from his show in Milwaukee and his show in Minneapolis. He plays his 2022 song “We The People,” which features references to the COVID-19 pandemic and President Joe Biden.
If you’re heading to Kid Rock’s show or thinking about going, here’s what you need to know about tickets and where to park in Kansas City.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are available on AXS as of Thursday morning on all levels — floor, lower and upper. Here’s how much one ticket costs before fees:
- $79-$99 for floor seating
- $35-$64 for lower level seating
$30-$39 for upper level seating
Resale sites also have tickets available. Here’s how much the lowest ticket costs on these sites before fees:
What time will Kid Rock go on stage?
Kid Rock is expected to take the T-Mobile Center stage at 9 p.m., according to the venue.
Opening act Uncle Cracker plays at 7:30 p.m.
When do doors open?
Doors open at 6 p.m. for all attendees. If your cell phone provider is T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile or MINT, you can enter through the expedited T-Mobile gate on Grand Boulevard when all doors open.
The venue is cashless, so you can only buy concert merchandise with credit and debit cards or contactless payment methods, like Apple Pay.
Concertgoers with general admission tickets can start lining up at 11 a.m. outside of the T-Mobile Center’s Oak Street entrance, according to the venue website.
What is Kid Rock’s set list?
Concert set list aggregator Setlist.fm has the probable set list posted on its website, although set list can vary by stop. A fan also put together a playlist on music streaming service Spotify with the songs expected to be played:
What can and can’t I bring to T-Mobile Center?
T-Mobile Center does not have a clear bag policy, but the venue encourages fans to pack lightly when attending. Your bag should not be larger than 12” by 6” by 12”. Don’t bring backpacks or chain wallets.
These other items are not allowed inside:
Artificial noisemakers
Beach balls and balloons
Cameras with detachable lenses
Coolers and containers
Laptop and tablet computers
Outside food and beverages
Pocket knives
Selfie sticks
Spurs
Umbrellas with spike-like points
Any type of weapon, fake weapon or object resembling a weapon
Where can I park in downtown Kansas City?
Downtown Kansas City has plenty of parking available near T-Mobile Center. The arena offers on-site parking in the red lot at 12th and Oak streets and the yellow lot at 13th Street and Grand Boulevard, which is the KC Live! garage.
You will have to purchase passes to these lots in advance online. Both lots cost $20 before online fees. Event parking opens three hours before the concert.
Other than those, there are over 40,000 parking spaces in the downtown area. Many are paid lots, and street parking is available, though it may cost up to $40 during events like concerts.
You can also park farther away and take the free KC Streetcar to the stop 14th and Main streets, the closest to T-Mobile Center.
Where can I be dropped off and picked up for the concert?
Grand Boulevard and Oak Street in front of T-Mobile Center will be blocked off for the concert.
If you’re being dropped off by a family, friend, Uber or Lyft, they can take you as close to the 13th and Oak Street entrance as possible. They may also drop you off on streets that aren’t blocked off in the Power & Light District or farther away if walking isn’t an issue.
The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show. Communicate with your driver so they can find you once the show’s over.
